A boil (aka boil) is an inflammation of the hair sac and the tissues surrounding it. Called by pyogenic bacteria. It never appears on the palms and soles, only on those parts of the body where hair is present. This is the face, neck, arms, legs, inguinal regions, buttocks, eyes, ears.
Symptoms
The initial stage is the appearance of itching, then there is swelling and redness around the hair sac. The swelling gradually grows, from pale pink flows into crimson. It is rather painful, a touch brings discomfort. The first stage of ripening lasts about two days.
The next stage - the tissues begin to soften and acquire a greenish tint. During this period, a person may have a fever and malaise, which is due to the boil. It is better to start treatment with the first stage, then the second will be less painful and faster.
In the center of the boil, a funnel-shaped ulcer, after the boil bursts, the ulcer clears, swelling subsides, redness decreases, and healing takes place. Unfortunately, it leaves a mark on the skin in the form of a scar.
Why do chirii appear?
1. Non-compliance with hygiene.
2. Contamination due to cuts, abrasions, inflammations.
3. Hypothermia.
4. Stress.
5. Wrong diet.
6. Various diseases. For example, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lack of vitamins, metabolic disorders, etc.
Boil. Treatment for severe inflammation
If the pain is severe, the inflammation becomes more and more, another boil has appeared , the treatment in this case is prescribed by the surgeon. A complete removal or opening of a mature boil is prescribed, this operation is performed under local anesthesia. This is necessary to remove pus and wash the wounds in order to avoid inflammatory processes and the spread of boils.
Boil. Drug treatment
If the course of inflammation is less intense, then the bases of surgical intervention can be dispensed with. The doctor prescribes a course of antibiotics in the form of tablets, injections or droppers. Usually it is dicloxacillin or cephalexin. Physiotherapeutic procedures may be prescribed. Ultrasound treatment, dry heat. For external therapy, compresses of ichthyol ointment are usually prescribed, for convenience, special ichthyol stickers can be used.
How to treat boils in the eye?
Treatment in this case should be fully delicate and careful, it should be started at the very initial stage of the appearance of the boil (barley). In this case, you should seek the advice of an ophthalmologist. Most often, an instillation of antibacterial drops is prescribed. For example, Albucid. The purpose of drugs depends on the degree of inflammation. If it is quite strong, then compresses with anti-inflammatory ointment are prescribed. If the boil is just starting to appear, you can carefully rinse the eye with a decoction of chamomile or tea leaves at home. To do this, use sterilized cotton wool, moisten it with infusion and very carefully wipe the eye, starting from the side and ending at the nose. A decoction or tea leaves can be used as compresses.
How to treat a boil in the ear?
Treatment should be urgent, as a boil in the ear is very dangerous. Inflammation is pretty close to the brain. When an abscess breaks through, there can be disastrous consequences. For example, hearing loss. You can not self-medicate, lay any ointment, all actions are only as prescribed by the doctor! Instillation with boric acid or instillation of a wash soaked with this acid may be prescribed. Sleep only on a sore ear, because if the boil bursts, pus will come out, not inside the ear, which is very dangerous.